Good morning, Montgomery.

Runners and walkers gather on Sunday, Oct.

11 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for the Women in Training 5K, a fundraiser to provide essential supplies to underserved youth (marking International Day of the Girl Child), starting at 8 a.m. with a festival following at 10 a.m.

Pastor Ken Austin (founder of Mercy House and MAPS) values local backing as his mission supports the homeless with food, clothes, and showers.

Supporters such as Pastor Gary Bradford, Pastor Keith Waldrop, Mark Bunting, Cubie Rae Hayes, and Philip Goodwyn help keep these services strong.

Montgomery Whitewater closed after major staff downsizing and uncertainty about its future, and officials say it will reopen in spring 2027 (further updates will follow).

Montgomery hoisted its new city flag yesterday at City Hall after the council approved the design in May — the flag’s red bands, blue ribbon, gold stars and olive branches represent movement, unity and heritage, with youth efforts credited for inspiring the change.

The Grandview Family YMCA will host its Party in Pink on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 4700 Camp Grandview Road in Millbrook to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Zumba, cooking demos and giveaways & families and friends are invited to wear pink.